Hey guys,
It seems that some computers have trouble connecting to my hidden-SSID network. I'm just wondering if the ability to connect to hidden-SSIDs require some class of drivers/network cards; are ALL networks cards able to connect or are some too cheap to work?
ps, don't start talking about how hidden SSIDs don't count as protection. I'm not defending against hackers and I DO use a password as well.
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I'm not certain about this but,can you not get all of your computers to connect to the network before you hide it then hide it and go into wireless network properties and set it to "connect even is not broadcasting SSID"
Hope that helps -
tried that actually, it just disconnected everyone that was having trouble before.
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Certain Wi-Fi cards have trouble connecting to hidden SSIDs (Intel 4965 is a notable example). I haven't been able to figure out if it's just in combination with certain routers and is a rare case or is more common.
No special drivers are required- it's just that one of the devices is probably not conforming to Wi-Fi standards or there is a driver issue.
You can't do anything but upgrade both the drivers and firmware on the router. -
thanks downloads, thats the exact kinda answer i was looking for.
I'm just wondering, is this a common problem? -
I was wondering about that too. Also if it's Wi-Fi card that is to blame how did it even pass Wi-Fi certification?
Hidden SSIDs
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Generic User #2, Jul 3, 2011.